Washing machine broken! Any hints on hand washing?

I should ring the manufacturer. Although they say one year I believe the EU states two years. I think that is why they are often flexible when not long out of date. I also wonder if that is why John Lewis give two years.

I do jumpers in the way Fran describes using the rolled up bath sheet, it really gets a lot of water out.
Trampling is quite therapeutic.

My DH and I have been known to take an end each and twist in opposite directions . Mind you the garment dries a bit twisty .

Fran , when I tread my grapes like that I get bits all over the towel and have to wash it ! ?

Feeling a bit silly this morning. Must be the weetabix. It’s been in the cupboard since 2019BC .

Washing by hand - at 80! It's hard work! I really don't think you should do it (apart from your smalls).

Is there any way that you could get someone else to do your laundry? Are there family, neighbours or friends that would collect and deliver it? Please ask them for help!

Washing by hand - at 80! It's hard work! I really don't think you should do it (apart from your smalls).

Is there any way that you could get someone else to do your laundry? Are there family, neighbours or friends that would collect and deliver it? Please ask them for help!

I think I would go to my local FB page or Nextdoor group and ask if anyone knows of a washing machine repair service that’s working in your area - and can recommend them. Some services are still running and they take precautions regarding distancing and cleanliness while they are with you.
Good luck!

Naturism?

Bad luck though.

a portable hand cranked mini spinner, like the ones that families can take camping

I wash quite a few things by hand but, instead of trying to twist in a towel, I lay them on a bath towel then fold or roll it up on the bathroom floor (tiled not carpeted).

I then walk all over the towel, a bit like treading grapes, and the washing comes out a lot drier and not twisted out of shape either.

I would wash them in small batches. Maybe 6 articles at once. Plenty of agitation in the sink is necessary. Maybe soak for 10 minutes first to make it easier.

Don't worry too much about wringing. Wash clothes. Let them drain in a sink for 10 mins or so. Rinse repeatedly (at LEAST 3 times, more if the water is still soapy while rinsing) leaving to drain in between. Add fabric conditioner to final rinse if you use it.

Get husband to take them out to drip dry on the line.

I handwash a lot of my work clothes and tights to extend their life. (It works, I have work dresses I have worn for over 5 years still in good condition due to careful washing and not tumble drying).

Sorry .....First line should read washing machine

My Granny used to don a big rubber apron and wellies on washing day!

Washing day was always on Monday any small hand washing done on another day she called "sop washing"

Doesn't help you I'm afraid ExD but it made me smile

Firstly a washing has to be fit for purpose and manufacturers can no longer get away with a 12 month warranty ExD so I think you should contact them ASAP.

Sorry No advice on hand washing . I do a fair bit of it myself but then always use the spin cycle in my machine. I would love a good old fashioned mangle .

Take your smalls on your daily walk down to the river bank and hit them on the stones. Should do it ! ???

I for one would put smaller items in a bath towel and you and hubby could then take each end and twist thereby squeezing out as much water as possible. Other than that see is there is a local laundry still operating and get them to do larger items such as bed linen and towels, that is if they are collecting and delivering.

Good luck, at least the weather is good at present. It’s just plain hard work isn’t it.